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Engineering Chemistry

100103

5 modules · 20 topics · 20 with study notes

Module 1Quantum Mechanics & Molecular Structure (9 hrs)4 topics
  • Planck's theory, photoelectric effect, dual nature of electronsNotes
  • Wave Mechanics: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Schrödinger's wave equation (concept & particle-in-a-box)Notes
  • LCAO Method, MO diagrams of diatomics, VSEPR theory (geometries / Bent's Rule)Notes
  • Coordination number, isomerism in transition-metal compounds; CFT (octahedral, tetrahedral and Square Planar)Notes
Module 2Spectroscopy & Smart Materials Science (8 hrs)3 topics
  • Spectroscopy: fundamentals of rotational, vibrational & electronic spectra; Beer-Lambert lawNotes
  • Analytical Tools: UV-Vis, IR (fingerprint region) & NMR principles; applications in identifying organic functional groupsNotes
  • Smart Materials: chemical sensors, piezoelectric materials used in MEMS & instrumentationNotes
Module 3Industrial Polymers & Advanced Materials (8 hrs)4 topics
  • Introduction of Organic reactions, Polymerization: free-radical, ionic and condensation mechanisms; degree of polymerizationNotes
  • Classification: thermoplastics vs. thermosets (PVC, PS, PMMA, PTFE)Notes
  • Engineering Synthetics: Phenol-formaldehyde, Epoxy resins and SiliconesNotes
  • Elastomers: synthetic rubbers (Buna-S, Buna-N, Neoprene)Notes
Module 4Electrochemistry, Corrosion & Colloidal (9 hrs)5 topics
  • Electrochemical Theory: EMF, electrode potential, Nernst equation; numerical problemsNotes
  • Storage Systems: primary & secondary cells, Li-ion batteries, Pb-storage and Ni-Cd batteriesNotes
  • Next-Gen Energy: H2-O2 and methanol (fuel cells, solar cells), Lubricants (Flash point, Fire point, acid value)Notes
  • Material Durability: corrosion - waterline, stress, pitting, galvanic; protection, cathodic, anodic, coatings, e-coatNotes
  • Colloidal and adsorptionNotes
Module 5Water Chemistry & Environmental Sustainability (8 hrs)4 topics
  • Water Analysis: unit of concentration, estimation of hardness by EDTA, and alkalinityNotes
  • Purification: lime-soda, zeolite & ion-exchange softening; measurement of BOD and CODNotes
  • Industrial Challenges: boiler scales, sludge, priming, foaming, caustic embrittlementNotes
  • Green Chemistry & Sustainability: principles, air/water pollution, adulteration (fat butter, sugar, turmeric powder and chilli powder), E-waste managementNotes
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